HAIRSPRAY CAST VISIT ALL STAR LANES

Smash hit musical Hairspray has returned to Manchester’s Opera House for an extended two week run and, yesterday, some of the cast enjoyed a ‘60s themed afternoon at All Star Lanes. Rebecca Mendoza, who stars as the show’s heroine Tracy Turnblad, Edward Chitticks (heartthrob Link Larkin), Monifa James (Little Inez) and Aimee Moore (Amber Von Tussle) visited the stylish Great Northern venue for an…

Dancing for Despo gets a High Five from the City of Manchester

On Thursday 29th March Leeds charity club night Dancing for Despo is joining forces with its counterpart over in Manchester, High Five. Taking place over three floors at the venue Stage and Radio, the two nights have come together to fund-rave in memory of DJ Despo, who died of testicular cancer in 2013. All proceeds made from…

WITCH*UNT PRESENTS: KEYZUZ

Described by the Manchester Evening News as “the most exciting club night of the year” back when it launched in 2014, Witch*unt returns after a two year hiatus with its most ambitious lineup to date. Playing her UK debut and showcasing a brand new AV set is Keyzuz, the Accra hailing DJ at the forefront…

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL TOUR HEADING TO MANCHESTER in 2019

Motown the Musical will embark on a major UK and Ireland tour which will be heading to Manchester Opera House from Tuesday 26 February – Saturday 23 March 2019. The London production of Motown the Musical continues to play to standing ovations at the Shaftesbury Theatre where it is about to enter its third year…

Treat Mum to Manchester’s ultimate Mother’s Day Destination!

Looking to wine and dine your mum? No matter her taste or budget, we’ve got you covered. The Great Northern will be offering a range of extra special experiences for you to treat mum this Mother’s Day. If you’re feeling extravagant and want to treat your mum to a taste of luxury, enjoy a classic…

Astronaut Tim Peake’s Spacecraft lands in Manchester!

The spacecraft that brought European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake safely back to earth following his time on the International Space Station is to go on public display in Manchester on Saturday, March 10. The capsule Soyuz TMA-19M was used by Tim for his Principia Mission and will be on display at the Museum of…

‘HUMAN JUKEBOX’ GIG COMES TO MANCHESTER

Music-lovers from across the North West are set to experience one of London’s top nights out, as The Piano Works comes up North for a one-off Friday night bash, Songify Live. On 23 March, the popular event will take over Manchester’s iconic Victoria Warehouse to offer partygoers an evening of non-stop live music – with…